5 that they redirect their efforts somewhat in order to estimate the most probable doses rather than maximum doses. This should not be interpreted to mean that consideration should not also be given to estimating doses to the maximum individuals. Application of Proposed EPA Guidance on Transuranics in Soils to Cleanup Criteria This issue was discussed with EPA staff by Dr. Wachholz prior to the meeting. It is not expected that the EPA will insist on the use of their Guidance aS an upper exposure level. However, the EPA has indicated that although reasons for not being able to achieve the Guidance levels are understandable in view of the uniqueness of the Eniwetok situation, it is desirable to meet the proposed Guidance. The EPAStates that the proposed Guidance is intended for use in deeds, development and use of public and private lands and was not intended for nuclear weapons test areas. The Advisory Group recommends that although the EPA Guidance is not intended to apply to such areas as Eniwetok and does not appear to be a prerequisite for resettlement, every reasonable effort should be made to comply with the EPA Guidance. dose levels of 1 The EPA Guidance on rem/year to lungs and 3 rem/year to bone for persons exposed to transuranic elements should be targets for the cleanup effort. However, decisions to reinhabit the atoll should be based on doses calculated from soil, air and vegetation measurements made after cleanin and_consideratianof the benefits of reinhabiting the islands. Comments and Recommendations on other Issues and Questions Posed to the Advisory Group A. Decisions on plowing should await the results of a plowing experiment to be conducted at Eniwetok. It is recommended that a statistician, Madeline